StoryFrom India, a Better Way to Season RiceSeasoning rice from the inside out with a bold puree of ginger, chilies and spinachBy Shaula ClarkDecember 1, 2022
StoryFried Eggplant, Greek Yogurt and Tomato Sauce?At a Cretan restaurant in Istanbul, we discover the perfect culinary threesomeBy Christopher KimballDecember 1, 2022
StoryThe Real Italian Wedding SoupIn Italy, there are no meatballs in this rich marriage of meat and greensBy J.M. HirschDecember 1, 2022
StoryDressing Vegetables the Afghan WayIn Afghanistan, a simple vegetable street food gets bold flavor from a tangy sauce
StoryCitrus and Sesame Dress Up the Simple Sweet PotatoA classic Jewish recipe taught us how to add big flavor to a basic roasted vegetableBy Hannah PackmanDecember 1, 2022
StoryPaprika Isn’t (Just) a SeasoningHungarian pepper stew makes paprika the starBy J.M. HirschDecember 1, 2022
StorySizzle Your Noodles!A finishing drizzle of hot oil is the secret ingredientBy Courtney HillDecember 1, 2022
StoryCrispy, Sweet, Savory and Spicy: The Best Cashew ChickenThe flavor of Rawadee Yenchujit’s stir-fry can only be described as infiniteBy J.M. HirschDecember 1, 2022
StoryFrom Cucina Povera, a No-Potato GnocchiAll you need is flour and waterBy J.M. HirschDecember 1, 2022
StoryThe Go-To Chicken DinnerTinga, shredded chicken cooked in a chipotle tomato sauce, is a lesson in the charms of Mexican cookeryBy Christopher KimballDecember 1, 2022
StoryPérnil: Puerto Rico’s Succulent Braised Pork with Crispy SkinMilk Street’s My Family Recipe recreates a cherished—and lost—classicBy Shaula ClarkDecember 1, 2022
StoryEsfihas: Lebanese Flatbreads in South AmericaMiddle Eastern flatbreads are hiding in São PaoloBy J.M. HirschDecember 1, 2022
StoryTurkish Moon CookiesInside a thin, yeasted dough is a moist walnut-chocolate filling with a hint of lemon and spiceBy Christopher KimballDecember 1, 2022
StoryThe Lightest Doughnut in the WorldYogurt is the secret to these simple Romanian-inspired frittersBy Priyanka ShahaneDecember 1, 2022
StoryTomato Paste Tomato SauceA common can of tomato paste delivers big flavor fastBy Shaula ClarkDecember 1, 2022
StoryOff The Air: "Can you reuse beef stock meat?"Editors’ Answers to Milk Street Radio QuestionsBy Milk StreetDecember 1, 2022
StoryChris Kimball's Book ReviewsGet a taste of what Christopher Kimball is reading at Milk Street.By Christopher KimballDecember 1, 2022
StoryFresh ChiliesChilies are versatile enough to carry a recipe or serve as a bright balancing accent
StorySmall Bites from Milk Street“A car needs gas: As a kid, I needed kimchi. Everything I am comes from kimchi.” — Roy Choi
RecipePuerto Rican Slow-Cooked Pork Roast (Pérnil al Caldero)This tender, slow-cooked pork with shatteringly crisp skin recreates Teryluz Andreu’s lost family recipe for an exceptional special-occasion pérnil.4
RecipeGnocchi di Farina with Pancetta and GarlicFlour, water, and salt are all you need for gnocchi di farina; inspired by Amalfi-based chef Antonio Cioffi, we top with savory, soul-satisfying pancetta, garlic and Parmesan cheese.1
RecipePasta with Mushrooms, Tomato and PancettaThis reader favorite pasta is creamy, tomatoey, and packed with meaty mushrooms—satisfying all of our pasta night cravings. OR Our version of pasta alla boscaiola—or “woodsman’s pasta”—highlights flavor and texture of a variety of mushrooms, with a co2
RecipeHarissa-Honey Lentil Salad with AlmondsLentils du Puy are a French variety with a speckled green color and a firm, nutty texture even when fully cooked. In this recipe we dress Puy lentils, carrots and tangy-sweet raisins (or chopped dried apricots) with a harissa- and honey-spiked lemon v4
RecipeLemon-Garlic Rice with Sausage and KaleThis flavorful meal-in-a-pot was inspired by Portuguese arroz de grelos com farinheira, a comforting combination of garlicky rice cooked with turnip greens and sausage. We’ve opted for supple lacinato kale (also called dinosaur or Tuscan kale) instead8
RecipeCoconut Chicken Curry with PotatoesA brothy weeknight curry that balances rich coconut milk with umami and bright ginger and lime. OR Chicken curry in coconut milk with aromatic ginger and lime—toss-in-the-pot dinner, made special.15
RecipeBroiled Ginger and Yogurt ShrimpA creamy marinade of greek yogurt seasoned with fresh ginger, paprika, lemon zest and honey clings to and caramelizes this flavorful shrimp.7
RecipeTurkish Eggplant and Peppers with Tomatoes and Garlicky YogurtAfter tasting this silky eggplant dish, köpoğlu, in Istanbul, Chris Kimball found that tangy yogurt, earthy eggplant, and slightly sweet tomato sauce is one of the best flavor combinations imaginable. OR This silky eggplant is topped with a sauce that12
RecipeItalian Wedding Soup (Minestra Maritata)This brothy bowl rich with greens is faithful to the wedding soup we learned in Naples—in place of meatballs, shredded beef and pork, added at the end.4
RecipeCauliflower and Chickpea Salad with Cilantro-Mint DressingSteaming bowls of tender chickpeas and potatoes, doused with tangy sauces—the Afghani street food shor nakhod—inspired this freshly flavorful bowl of chickpea and cauliflower.2
RecipeCitrus-Sesame Roasted Sweet Potatoes with PistachiosWarm-spiced sweet potatoes, brightened with orange zest and juice, and tossed with dried cherries—a magic combination inspired by the classic Ashkenazi Jewish side tzimmes.5
RecipeHungarian Pepper Stew with Tomatoes and Sausage (Lecsó)“A tangle of tender peppers, hunks of sausage, juicy tomatoes and lightly caramelized onions, all bathed in a sauce that builds itself—rich, piquant and vibrantly red.”6
RecipeThai Cashew Chicken[T]his not only is unlike any cashew chicken I’ve ever eaten,” writes J.M. Hirsch, “it’s also wildly better.”76
RecipeLebanese Flatbreads with Spiced Beef, Tomatoes and TahiniReplace pizza night with soft, tender flatbreads topped with deliciously savory spiced beef, tomatoes, and tahini.1
RecipeTurkish Crescent Cookies with Spiced Walnut FillingRustic yet refined, these crescents are a perfect not-too-sweet treat with a cup of tea or coffee.4
RecipeCinnamon Sugar Yogurt DoughnutsLight, lemony donuts—adapted from Irina Georgescu’s recipe for gogoși rapide—that come together in no time and disappear just as fast.6
RecipeGinger-Chili Spinach Rice (Palak Pulao)To make this vibrant Indian dish, called palak pulao, basmati rice is cooked in a ginger, garlic and chili-spiked spinach puree. Additional layers of complexity come from aromatics and spices that are sizzled in hot fat to bloom their flavors. We pref4
RecipeFire-Roasted Tomato Chili con CarneTo get the rich, earthy flavor of whole dried chilies without having to toast, soak and puree them, we use ancho chili powder, which is pure ancho chilies pulverized to a fine consistency. If you can’t find ancho chili powder, increase the regular chi8
RecipeChicken Tinga (Tinga Poblana de Pollo)This chicken tinga—a tomatoey Mexican chicken dish, often topping tostadas—is a perfect example of quick cooking packed with a lively medley of flavors.14
RecipeItalian Chicken Sausage and White Beans with EscaroleThis one-pot meal pairs leafy, subtly bitter escarole with creamy white beans, fennel seed and sausage. We drain only one can of the cannellini beans; the liquid in the second can is added to the pot to create a full-bodied broth. Serve with hunks of 4
